A balanced post. So few people deal with England in moderation.
We're not s**t and we're not world beaters. We have the makings of a very good side who on their day can match anyone. Top 6.
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Can we ACTUALLY win the World Cup in 2010?
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A balanced post. So few people deal with England in moderation.
We're not s**t and we're not world beaters. We have the makings of a very good side who on their day can match anyone. Top 6.
captainmorganrum
Wrexham
As a Welshman looking in - you do seem to have improved and the result in Croatia was a shock to the system!
Last night I wouldn't hold too much stock with - Germany's first choice XI doesn't look anything like the team they put out last night (neither does yours, I know!), so not much to be learned really, Agbonlahor looked good though.
An easy qualifying group, decent draw in the finals - yes you could win the thing.
Last night I wouldn't hold too much stock with - Germany's first choice XI doesn't look anything like the team they put out last night (neither does yours, I know!), so not much to be learned really, Agbonlahor looked good though.
An easy qualifying group, decent draw in the finals - yes you could win the thing.
Dick Knights Mumm
Take me Home Falmer Road
so was Sven at one point.
As a Welshman looking in - you do seem to have improved and the result in Croatia was a shock to the system!
Last night I wouldn't hold too much stock with - Germany's first choice XI doesn't look anything like the team they put out last night (neither does yours, I know!), so not much to be learned really, Agbonlahor looked good though.
An easy qualifying group, decent draw in the finals - yes you could win the thing.
Thank you for a positive review from an non-english Briton! Surprising.
Germany's team was full-strength but for 3 players (important ones, admittedly).
John Bumlick
Banned
...your opinion is worthless.
Brian Fantana
Well-known member
YES WE CAN!
YES WE CAN!
YES WE CAN!
...but probably won't.
YES WE CAN!
YES WE CAN!
...but probably won't.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Without getting too carried away, I think we have a very good chance with this fella in charge. Unlike previous incumbents, Capello is a man with a track record that COMMANDS respect, and his no-nonsense manner is EXACTLY whats needed in that England dressing room.
When players are working week-in, week-out with quality managers of the calibre of Wenger, Ferguson and Mourinho, it must have been almost laughable for them to meet up with the England squad and take instruction from the likes of McLaren and "vell, errrrrrr" Sven. Unlike them, Capello looks like he might just have the ability to inspire, and really get these players playing for him.
You need a bit of luck on the way as well to win a tournament, but I'm optimistic that we won't be the embarrassing SHAMBLES we've been in the last few tournaments. We've got a decent chance.
When players are working week-in, week-out with quality managers of the calibre of Wenger, Ferguson and Mourinho, it must have been almost laughable for them to meet up with the England squad and take instruction from the likes of McLaren and "vell, errrrrrr" Sven. Unlike them, Capello looks like he might just have the ability to inspire, and really get these players playing for him.
You need a bit of luck on the way as well to win a tournament, but I'm optimistic that we won't be the embarrassing SHAMBLES we've been in the last few tournaments. We've got a decent chance.
Stinky Kat
Tripping
Hope so, but lets get there 1st. I hope Capello does not fall out with the FA between now and 2010 - we have more chance with him of competeing with the best and winning something since 1996
hillbilly
In the hill, not over it!
We have a CHANCE. Very valid comments by some so far. Two points I have not seen on this thread yet (hope not to be fixtures) which have been a problem for us in the past is:
1. We play more games during a season than any other nation
2. We always get on the wrong end of dodgy ref decisions
A good point was made that it will be the South African winter, we certainly suffered in the heat in 2002.
1. We play more games during a season than any other nation
2. We always get on the wrong end of dodgy ref decisions
A good point was made that it will be the South African winter, we certainly suffered in the heat in 2002.
Are South African winters COLD then? I was under the impression that it will still be pretty hot and humid...
Brian Fantana
Well-known member
During the day and the evening, especially, it will be f***ing HUMID, temparatures will still get into the late 20s.
Not quite the winter that some are imagining.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
I work with a woman from Johannesburg
She said that in June it can be bloody COLD there. The wind "cuts right through you".
The weather won't be the thing to worry about though. The main problem will be trying not to get murdered.
Brian Fantana
Well-known member
Does anyone know if they are playing any games at Ellis Park in Joburg?
If so, good luck to any fans hoping to walk casually around the ground before kick off.
I don't think you will get twenty yards...